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title: "Hi , I think I need to repot my orchid. Never done this before and…"
description: "Hi , I think I need to repot my orchid. Never done this before and not sure how to do this. It is in the container from original purchase."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/CP1wbFyk1KOLgr3qa82o5c"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Planta member"
published: "2026-05-31T12:39:09.310303Z"
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# Hi , I think I need to repot my orchid. Never done this before and…

_Posted by Planta member on 2026-05-31_

Hi ,

I think I need to repot my orchid. Never done this before and not sure how to do this.  
It is in the container from original purchase.

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## 6 comments

### Hannah commented on 2026-05-31

I would definitely repot! The roots seem to look okay, it’s looks like it’s either in peet or soil, but it looks pretty compact. I would find some kind of orchid soil with pumice or bark:-)

#### Planta member replied on 2026-05-31

Thank you for the advice. What type of pot would you recommend?

### Linzraye7 commented on 2026-05-31

I’ve repotted mine a couple times. They have “orchid” soil at Lowe’s or Home Depot. I uncluttered the roots, very carefully, the put the soil and plant in a new pot.

### Linzraye7 commented on 2026-05-31

I’m

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### Linzraye7 commented on 2026-05-31

They have these types of pots at Lowe’s.

### Planta member commented on 2026-05-31

Thank you!

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